FARIBA EDWARDS

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Henderson, Nevada 89052

ad14jk@r.postjobfree.com

Proactive Office Administrator with 10+ years of experience managing office operations in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments. Adept at developing and maintaining detailed administrative and procedural processes that reduce redundancy, improve accuracy, and achieve organizational objectives. Skilled at working effectively with different departments to coordinate information and resolve problems.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

June 2023 – Relocated to Henderson, Nevada

I am looking to accept a position in the field of administration, human resources, payroll effective January 2024

Jobot - Northern and Southern CA

Project Administrator – January – June 2023

Managed projects in the fields of human resources, labor budget development, labor budget analysis, records audit, training, policies development, handbook development, benefits cost management, benefits audit, HRIS, payroll systems conversions, payroll audit, payroll tax registration, and 1095c generations.

Columbia Manufacturing Corporation – CA and Texas

Office and Human Resources Administrator, October 2008–November 2022

Administer and maintain daily office operations, including greeting clients, responding to phone calls, and performing billing tasks with 100% accuracy.

Slashed cost of office supplies by 15% through negotiating prices with suppliers and maintaining appropriate stock levels to avoid shortages

Developed and implemented a well-organized filing system.

Managed travel, expenses, and housing

Oversaw talent acquisition function, including full-life cycle recruitment for roles ranging from executive to administrative.

Provided coaching and counsel to executive team on a range of employee relations and management matters.

Managed all aspects of benefits from the selection of broker to submission of census and administration of all benefits including 401K as well as employer match.

Assisted with labor budget for all facilities.

Represented the Company in all hearings.

Managed and processed weekly payroll for union and non-union employees in two states.

Pearlman Corporation – US and Canada

Office Administrator, January 2000–September 2008

Prepared and processed all payroll and benefits functions for 135+ employees while solving any related issues and discrepancies.

Planned, developed, organized, and directed comprehensive human resources programs for 23 national and one international site with the staff of over 170 employees and 15 contractors.

Directed all human resources functions for two acquisitions.

As a member of the senior management team handled recruitments, benefits and compensation plans management, employee relations, administration of policy and procedures and other mission-critical HR initiatives.

Partnered with senior management on org design solutions ranging from large-scale reorganization efforts to individual position reviews/repurposes

Effectively balanced the needs of the employees with the requirements of the firm, assuming a vital role in the dissemination of information from executive management to the employees.

Developed employee handbook as well as orientation and training programs.

Implemented an annual performance review process and formalized jobs.

Developed and managed labor budgets.

Successfully selected and administered all benefits including medical, dental, and life for both US and Canada.

As a plan administrator, managed all aspects of 401K.

Managed three non-exempt employees.

Successfully converted HRIS as well as payroll systems from ADS to ADP.

Managed bi-weekly payroll for all locations using ADP PCPW.

EDUCATION

National University

BS Business Administration

Honors: cum laude (GPA3.75/4.0)

Los Angeles City College

Honors: Valedictorian (GPA 3.8/4.0)

COMPUTER SKILLS

Human Resources and Payroll applications: ADP Workforce Now, ADP Pay Expert, ADP PCPW, ADP Horizon, ADP Enterprise, ADS, ETC, Paycom, Kronos, Paychex, Ceridian, Horizon and Intuit, Google Suite, Microsoft applications

CERTIFICATES AND ACHIEVEMENTS

• Fred Pryor Seminars; How to Develop and Administer a Budget; Project Management; Time Management; Communication Skills for Supervisors and Managers; Coaching Skills for Manager and Supervisors

• National Seminars Group; Management and Leadership Skills

• Skill Path Seminars; Directing, Controlling and Managing Projects; Certificate in How to Manage Anger, Conflict, and Confrontation; How to Train the Trainer

• UCLA; Certificate in the Supervisor’s Response to Troubled Employees

• ADP; Certificate in Training Class for PC/Payroll, Human Resources and Advanced Report Smith

• Employers Group; Certificate of Completion, Introduction to Human Resources Management

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